Open Letters to Cadillac Corporate Discussion, Suggested Feautres and Improvements for Next Gen CTS in Item Specific Cadillac Discussion; After taking a poll on the CTS board, here are some suggestions for the 2nd Gen CTS:
Suggested Standard Features
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Re: Suggested Feautres and Improvements for Next Gen CTS

I do not agree on:
- the Amp gauge (the DIC is sufficient. It's a luxury car, not a ricer)
- the hand parking brake (i like the free space in the mid console, why would you need it there?)
- memory drivers seat and mirrors is already installed (at least in my 03), as well as power passenger seat

I agree with most of the rest.

In addition:

- More power would mean: better efficiency out of the engine. I think more power can be squeezed out of the engine with todays technologies! For example, BMW has a 30% better efficiency on their engines than GM!
- window whipers that hide under the hood edge (like my 70 eldorado)

tip on the rear view mirror dimming: remove the middle head rest (when you don't need it), so the light hits the light sensor better! That way it dims quicker!

Re: Suggested Feautres and Improvements for Next Gen CTS

I too, don't agree on the amp gauge. That would be useless and clutter the dash. I don't want a hand parking brake taking up valuable console space. Foot one is just fine.

I have heated seats, Homelink, memory drivers seat and mirrors, power passenger seat. I have no rattles in my car and the steering wheel size is fine. I really think the daytime vision of the dash is fine.

Night vision, maybe, HUD certainly, convertible would be cool. AWD would be great! Underhood light should be there now. Pushbutton strart would be nice.

I have driven BMWs with paddle shifters and I think paddle shifters are ridiculous. Not a fan of diesels either.